Flying from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Istanbul is UTC+3, which is two hours ahead of Nuremberg.
Flights from NUE to SAW start at 01:40 — the first with Pegasus. The last departure is at 16:05 with Pegasus. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NUE to SAW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Istanbul (and then seeing more of Türkiye (Turkey)!) is a cinch with Pegasus Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Pegasus Airlines.
The most punctual carrier offering NUE to SAW flights is Pegasus Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 68.18% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between NUE and SAW include:
Antalya Airport
Budapest Airport
Izmir Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
Rs19,363 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs38,081. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from NUE to SAW by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from NUE to SAW.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Nuremberg Airport, data shows 75% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Nuremberg to Nuremberg Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to NUE? If you're boarding an early flight from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
If you're arriving on a late Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SAW:
Pick up a Istanbul Sabiha Airport rental car and discover Istanbul and beyond with your own wheels. Essence, Eren Rent a Car and 724 Rent are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Istanbul Sabiha Airport about four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Istanbul Sabiha Airport (SAW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Istanbul in March.
The warmest month in Istanbul is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Nuremberg Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 2ºC and 11ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NUE to SAW around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Türkiye (Turkey)
You've visited Istanbul, now it's time to explore other corners of Türkiye (Turkey). Journey about 354 kilometres east to Ankara to tick off its leading attractions. From The Roman Theatre to Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, your itinerary will be busy.
Izmir is another sought-after destination in Türkiye (Turkey) and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Istanbul. No journey is complete without a visit to Aegean Coast, Smyrna Basilika and Ataturk Konak Square.

